03/09/2026
🚂 DENMARK’S RAILWAY HISTORY 🌿
The Elleker–Denmark–Nornalup railway was once a vital connection for Denmark, transporting passengers, timber, produce, supplies and equipment at a time when road transport was extremely limited.
🌉 The Denmark Heritage Rail Bridge was completed in 1929, but interestingly, it wasn’t the first railway bridge across the Denmark River. Earlier bridges had already served the railway before the structure we recognise today was built.
For a growing Denmark, the railway was more than transport — it was a lifeline connecting the town with the wider Great Southern.
Today, when we cruise beneath it aboard the Miss K-Lee, we’re looking at much more than an old bridge.
We’re looking at a piece of infrastructure that helped build, supply and connect Denmark. ❤️
A special thank you to the Denmark Historical Society and the McGuinness family for their help, knowledge and historical information in sharing this story.
🌿 Our river has many stories to tell.